Atheist Nexus2015-08-02T21:00:44ZMadhukar Kulkarnihttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/MADHUKARKULKARNIhttp://api.ning.com:80/files/BykvwnNi9LtWrsgXLYx32uMfVNef*dv5cJI5T6JcG8HV0Q3rMryNvFIo605QZMhutYTlzZB1QzTMimn5x9qNgin2QeFNhkkv/1024371133.jpeg?xgip=453%3A0%3A2733%3A2733%3B%3B&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://atheistnexus.org/group/indianatheists/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=3w0wxvn7biivx&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAre you there?Is this group dead??tag:atheistnexus.org,2013-09-08:2182797:Topic:22982492013-09-08T14:52:53.489ZMadhukar Kulkarnihttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/MADHUKARKULKARNI
<p>Hello friends,this is an iteration of what I posted here before.Since the demise of our dear friend and the creator of this group Ajitha Kamal,this group is almost dead.We need a moderator here to make it active again but because of the absence of the creator I don't see how it is possible.I did report this issue to the moderator of this website and awaiting the response.But even if we have a moderator he won't have that much freedom like the creator so I created a new group by the name…</p>
<p>Hello friends,this is an iteration of what I posted here before.Since the demise of our dear friend and the creator of this group Ajitha Kamal,this group is almost dead.We need a moderator here to make it active again but because of the absence of the creator I don't see how it is possible.I did report this issue to the moderator of this website and awaiting the response.But even if we have a moderator he won't have that much freedom like the creator so I created a new group by the name 'Atheists Of India' just a few minutes before posting this and waiting for the approval.If you have thoughts or suggestions regarding this please discuss it here.</p>
<p>Thank you.</p> The Influence of the Hindu Right Wing on the Print Media of Mangalore (Help Required)tag:atheistnexus.org,2013-08-17:2182797:Topic:22874172013-08-17T04:58:27.602ZMadhukar Kulkarnihttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/MADHUKARKULKARNI
<div>Hi,</div>
<div>I'm a student of Mass Communication from St. Joseph's College, Bangalore. For my Master Theses, I have chosen the topic 'The Influence of the Hindu Right-wing on the Print Media of Mangalore between 2008-2012.'</div>
<div>In this regard, I need some help with collecting literature for my research work and I request you to help me with news stories about how right-wing elements in Mangalore have used news media to propogate their ideology and how it has affected the readers…</div>
<div>Hi,</div>
<div>I'm a student of Mass Communication from St. Joseph's College, Bangalore. For my Master Theses, I have chosen the topic 'The Influence of the Hindu Right-wing on the Print Media of Mangalore between 2008-2012.'</div>
<div>In this regard, I need some help with collecting literature for my research work and I request you to help me with news stories about how right-wing elements in Mangalore have used news media to propogate their ideology and how it has affected the readers of Mangalore. I would also like stories on how people of other communities, especially the minorities, are portrayed in the media by right-wing elements.</div>
<div>Some months ago, a journalist from a daily newspaper in Mangalore <em>Vaartha Bharathi</em>, Mr. Basheer, had given a talk in my College about news stories in this topic. One of them was on how a report of a young boy holding a green flag was sensationalised by the media who said that the boy was holding the flag of Pakistan. I'm looking for similar such stories for my research.</div>
<div>It would be very helpful for me if I could get the contact details of anyone who could help me in this regard.</div>
<div>Kindly consider my request and please help me out. A small sample of my proposal is attached.</div>
<div>Please reply here or you can also contact me through email at powerchord2020@gmail.com.</div>
<div>Regards,</div> Revive this group!Make it active!!tag:atheistnexus.org,2013-04-16:2182797:Topic:22144272013-04-16T21:53:15.737ZMadhukar Kulkarnihttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/MADHUKARKULKARNI
<p>It's sad to see this group stagnant,the way I saw it when I first joined this website.I'm not sure who is the administrator of this group and if it was Ajita Kamal in that case since he's dead,we should find some way to administrate this page again and if that is not possible I think we should create a new group.</p>
<p>It's sad to see this group stagnant,the way I saw it when I first joined this website.I'm not sure who is the administrator of this group and if it was Ajita Kamal in that case since he's dead,we should find some way to administrate this page again and if that is not possible I think we should create a new group.</p> New Research on Caste systemtag:atheistnexus.org,2013-01-31:2182797:Topic:21549452013-01-31T05:14:45.458ZMadhukar Kulkarnihttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/MADHUKARKULKARNI
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<p>Hi all,</p>
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<p>This is my first post and I just want to post a preview/advertisement of (what seems to be) a very exciting and groundbreaking research program on the caste system done by the research team in Kuvempu university.</p>
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<p> I would appreciate it if members can take a look and provide some feedback. you may find it interesting.</p>
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<p>thanks</p>
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<p>ps. there is a missing page from the main document. i've attached it separately</p>
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<p>Hi all,</p>
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<p>This is my first post and I just want to post a preview/advertisement of (what seems to be) a very exciting and groundbreaking research program on the caste system done by the research team in Kuvempu university.</p>
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<p> I would appreciate it if members can take a look and provide some feedback. you may find it interesting.</p>
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<p>thanks</p>
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<p>ps. there is a missing page from the main document. i've attached it separately</p> from hinduism to atheismtag:atheistnexus.org,2012-01-18:2182797:Topic:18270922012-01-18T22:35:51.483ZMadhukar Kulkarnihttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/MADHUKARKULKARNI
<p>I am looking for former stories of hindus who became atheists. I am writing a book on people who leave their religion and embrace secularism. I am including my story as a former muslim. I will include other religions as well. anyone who wants their story please contact me.</p>
<p>I am looking for former stories of hindus who became atheists. I am writing a book on people who leave their religion and embrace secularism. I am including my story as a former muslim. I will include other religions as well. anyone who wants their story please contact me.</p> Ajita Kamal has diedtag:atheistnexus.org,2012-01-10:2182797:Topic:18180402012-01-10T09:55:37.758ZMadhukar Kulkarnihttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/MADHUKARKULKARNI
<p>"With deep sorrow, we regret to inform of the untimely death of Ajita Kamal. Ajita is the founder of Nirmuka and was a great champion of freethought in India. He died in an incident in his home town in Tamil Nadu, the details of which are unknown at this moment. We are in contact with his family for further details.<br></br> <br></br> A formal note of his demise and a brief bio will be posted on Nirmukta.com in the next few days."<br></br> <br></br> -Nirmukta team…</p>
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<p>"With deep sorrow, we regret to inform of the untimely death of Ajita Kamal. Ajita is the founder of Nirmuka and was a great champion of freethought in India. He died in an incident in his home town in Tamil Nadu, the details of which are unknown at this moment. We are in contact with his family for further details.<br/> <br/> A formal note of his demise and a brief bio will be posted on Nirmukta.com in the next few days."<br/> <br/> -Nirmukta team</p>
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<p><a href="http://nirmukta.net/Thread-Ajita-Kamal?pid=6120#pid6120">http://nirmukta.net/Thread-Ajita-Kamal?pid=6120#pid6120</a></p> ATHEISM IN INDIAtag:atheistnexus.org,2011-12-10:2182797:Topic:17763692011-12-10T13:37:44.489ZMadhukar Kulkarnihttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/MADHUKARKULKARNI
<p>Atheism existed in India before anywhere else on earth. Today also there are many prominent figures in India who are atheists. Why don't they come forward as atheists and help promote atheism in Indai? Is it because of general apathy for which we Indians are famous? Is it because they view atheism is purely personal belief?</p>
<p>If this is the case of prominent figures, that of the ordinary atheists also does not seem to different. They are also absolutely apathetic to the cause of…</p>
<p>Atheism existed in India before anywhere else on earth. Today also there are many prominent figures in India who are atheists. Why don't they come forward as atheists and help promote atheism in Indai? Is it because of general apathy for which we Indians are famous? Is it because they view atheism is purely personal belief?</p>
<p>If this is the case of prominent figures, that of the ordinary atheists also does not seem to different. They are also absolutely apathetic to the cause of atheism. This raises one question. Will atheism progress in India?</p>
<p>MADHUKAR KULKARNI.</p>
<p> </p> ATHEISM IN INDIAtag:atheistnexus.org,2011-12-10:2182797:Topic:17763672011-12-10T13:37:39.784ZMadhukar Kulkarnihttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/MADHUKARKULKARNI
<p>Atheism existed in India before anywhere else on earth. Today also there are many prominent figures in India who are atheists. Why don't they come forward as atheists and help promote atheism in Indai? Is it because of general apathy for which we Indians are famous? Is it because they view atheism is purely personal belief?</p>
<p>If this is the case of prominent figures, that of the ordinary atheists also does not seem to different. They are also absolutely apathetic to the cause of…</p>
<p>Atheism existed in India before anywhere else on earth. Today also there are many prominent figures in India who are atheists. Why don't they come forward as atheists and help promote atheism in Indai? Is it because of general apathy for which we Indians are famous? Is it because they view atheism is purely personal belief?</p>
<p>If this is the case of prominent figures, that of the ordinary atheists also does not seem to different. They are also absolutely apathetic to the cause of atheism. This raises one question. Will atheism progress in India?</p>
<p>MADHUKAR KULKARNI.</p>
<p> </p> Appeal to Atheists in India.tag:atheistnexus.org,2011-12-10:2182797:Topic:17763412011-12-10T11:08:02.060ZMadhukar Kulkarnihttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/MADHUKARKULKARNI
<p>Indian Atheists has a membership of only 189 members. There is scope to expand it easily to say, 1800. I appeal to the existing members to become more active, participate in discussions, start new discussion and attract more members to Indian Atheism.</p>
<p>I am myself starting one new discussion presently and I request all of you to start participating</p>
<p>MADHUKAR KULKARNI.</p>
<p>Indian Atheists has a membership of only 189 members. There is scope to expand it easily to say, 1800. I appeal to the existing members to become more active, participate in discussions, start new discussion and attract more members to Indian Atheism.</p>
<p>I am myself starting one new discussion presently and I request all of you to start participating</p>
<p>MADHUKAR KULKARNI.</p> No honour in 'honour' killingstag:atheistnexus.org,2010-12-02:2182797:Topic:10433642010-12-02T12:20:14.755ZMadhukar Kulkarnihttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/MADHUKARKULKARNI
There have been more killings in England and around the world recently centred around Sharia Law and they are still being called 'honour' killings. One earlier this year ended up with an innocent couple being killed because the murderers got the wrong house!<div><br></br></div>
<div>Can we please find a different name for it. I would suggest vanity killings or ego killings.</div>
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<div>We have stopped using phrases like 'happy slapping' and 'joy riders' because language is so…</div>
There have been more killings in England and around the world recently centred around Sharia Law and they are still being called 'honour' killings. One earlier this year ended up with an innocent couple being killed because the murderers got the wrong house!<div><br/></div>
<div>Can we please find a different name for it. I would suggest vanity killings or ego killings.</div>
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<div>We have stopped using phrases like 'happy slapping' and 'joy riders' because language is so important. Let's do the same thing for this.</div>
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<div>Any suggestions or thoughts?<br/><div><br/></div>
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